Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Please note, we are not hiring immediately for this position unless you have demonstrated 4-6 years of seat time 

Heavy Equipment Operator

Environmental Remediation | Full-Time | Field Based

Salary: $25 to $35 hourly (DOE)

We're Building Teams... Not Filling Seats.

The best operators aren't looking for just another job . They're looking for a team they can grow with.

At Earth Systems, we're building more than environmental projects. We're building careers. We invest in our people, promote from within, and give experienced operators the opportunity to make a real impact on projects that restore and protect the environment.

If you take pride in your work, put safety first, and want to build a long-term future instead of bouncing from company to company, we'd like to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Operate excavators, dozers, loaders, grader, scraper, backhoe, skid steers, and other heavy equipment
• Excavate, trench, grade, backfill, and restore project sites
• Support environmental remediation and civil construction activities
• Perform daily equipment inspections and preventative maintenance
• Load, move, and place soil, aggregate, and other materials safely
• Assist field crews with site preparation and restoration when equipment isn't operating
• Install erosion control and environmental containment systems
• Read and execute project plans while maintaining quality and productivity
• Complete daily equipment logs and field documentation
• Work safely while protecting your team, our clients, and the environment

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 4-6 years of heavy equipment operating experience
• Experience with excavation, grading, earthwork, remediation, or civil construction
• Skilled operating excavators, loaders, dozers, skid steers, or similar equipment
• Strong work ethic with a team-first attitude
• Committed to safety and doing the job right the first time
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (MVR goes back 5 years)
• Willing to travel and work overtime when projects require it

Why Operators Choose Earth Systems

• Career advancement opportunities with a growing environmental company
• Promote-from-within culture
• Modern, well-maintained equipment
• Overtime opportunities
• Stable, year-round work
• Safety-first culture where your voice matters
• Diverse environmental and construction projects that keep every day different
• Work that makes a lasting impact on communities and the environment

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry up to 75 pounds
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Climb on and off equipment throughout the workday
• Perform physical field work as needed to support the crew

Safety Is Our Foundation

Every project begins and ends with safety. We expect every employee to follow company Health & Safety policies, OSHA regulations, and environmental compliance requirements while looking out for one another on every job site.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance

Earth Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on any protected status under federal, state, or local law.

We are a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record review, where applicable.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Company Alignment

Axia Environmental  and its affiliated companies provide environmental consulting, remediation, construction, and compliance services across the United States. Our family of companies includes Earth Systems, Earth Systems Response & Restoration, Bio-Tech Consulting, Envirotactics, Spangler Environmental, and EnviroTrac . Together, we protect the environment while building careers that last.